Sunday, December 13, 2009

and the award goes to.......

So I’m the worst parent in the world.Let me give you some background before I start telling you this story.Kid1 was SUPPOSE to be home. I thought he was home.That should be enough background for now.

Mr. B. was out of town and I was headed out to pick up Kid2 from work, she works at the dance studio. Kid4 asked if she could go with me, but I said no because she always falls asleep in the car if it’s after 5 and she goes to bed at 7 so a nap at 5 would be a very bad idea…

As I left I told her to go find her brothers downstairs and hang with them until I got back. I got into my car, I pulled out of the driveway, I turned down the street, I passed Bat Girls house, I left our neighborhood and headed to the main road that takes me to town to get Kid2 and I had a very bad mom feeling.

I called Kid1 on his cell phone to check on things and there was no answer. I called Kid3 on his cell phone to check on things and there was no answer… I then called our home number and Kid4 picked up (remember she is 5 and not suppose to pick up the phone). She answered in a very little and scared voice and this is how it went-

Her- “Hello”Me- “Hi, can you give the phone to your brothers”Her- “well… that’s the problem… I am home alone”Me- (in a louder panicking voice) “Give the phone to your brother, he is probably in his room”Her- (in a smaller more scared voice) “I checked his room, he is not there, I am home alone, I have looked everywhere”Me- (in full panic mode) “KID4 there is NO WAY that your home alone! Your not old enough to be home alone (incase she was wondering)!Her- “I know, but I AM home alone. I’m scared, should I go outside?”Me- “NOOOOO! Just don’t move, I’m coming back…. Don’t worry…..”

SO…. She was home alone probably only 6 or 7 minutes but I was freaking out and so was she. Thank goodness I was able to talk to her while I turned around (like a madwoman I might add) and got back to her.

WHERE was Kid1 you ask? Kid3 had found “the coolest underground water system in our neighborhood” and Kid1 just “had to see it”. He thought for sure “I knew he was leaving”… yeah, not so much.

Now I can never say “of course I wouldn’t leave you home alone… has ANYONE ever left you home alone?” Now that’s all shot… to you know where…. I actually left the kid home alone…

Kids and Things

Kid1

(C) is really the nicest 24 yr old kid I know. He is just all I could ask for in an oldest son. He loves fishing, being outdoors and is a jet mechanic in the Air National Guard. He is the kid that introduced me to motherhood and I’ve never looked back. Kid1 is soon to be married to Thing2 and we could NOT be happier. Thing2 is absolutely the most adorable, kindhearted, wonderful thing this family could ask for! We are looking forward to many adventures with her!

Kid2 and Thing1

(LE) is 22, she is a hard working MARRIED woman who is a girly girl at heart. She was our first girl and we fell in love with every shade of pink from the moment we laid eyes on her. Her husband, Thing1 is a fun new addition our family and our very first son-in-law. He is an outdoorsman extraordinaire and we love him dearly!

Kid3

(H) is just about the sweetest 20 year old you have ever met. He was the baby of the house for ever and ever and regardless of what his baby sisters say, he will always be my baby. He works hard nowadays, but still loves his playstation. He is the sugar in your sweet tea- trust me!

Kid4

(IG) is the kid who hung the moon and at 12 we are amazed by her daily. She makes us laugh, cry and cherish our lives. She has aspergers and I wouldn't change a single thing about her. Every one of us thinks she’s the cat’s meow! She is in love with schedules, pro candy and all about the animals- who could blame her?

Kid5

(EA) is our last child around here and we are more than smitten by this beautiful 5 year old. She is always smiling, ALWAYS talking, and always stealing our hearts away! She has us all wrapped around her little finger!